Movie
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)
- NR
- 2h 21m
- ★ 9.0 (43 votes)
Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.
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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East trailer
Cast
- Shen Teng as Xu Fu
- Jiang Qiming as Ma Junsheng
- Omar Sherif as Seif
- Aarif Rahman as Tony
- Sherif Sabry as Zayd
